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-- The Golden Chariot Train Tour --


AHMEDABAD HOTEL WESTEND


The Golden Chariot - Facilities
Cabin Coaches
• Fully air-conditioned cabins.
• 26 twin beds, 17 double bed cabins and 1 cabin for the physically challenged.
• Vanity / Writing desk.
• Every cabin is equipped with Wi-Fi, LCD television, DVD with 6 satellite channels, wardrobe, vanity/writing desk and private bathroom with luxurious amenities and accessories.
 
Conference Coach
• Seating capacity of 25-30 guests.
• 42 inch LCD television.
• Highspeed internet surfing area.
 
Gym Coach
• Two massage rooms for an out of this world rejuvenation experience.
• For those who prefer a local flavour - Ayurveda massages are provided.
• Fully equipped gymnasium.
 
Two Restaurants - Nala and Ruchi
 
Nala Restaurant
• Interiors inspired by the timeless aesthetics of Hampi and Halebid.
• 4-seater and 2-seater dining cabins with comfortable sofas and chairs.
 
Madira - The Lounge Bar
• Relaxing and elegant seating at bar.
• Plush and royal interiors modeled after the Mysore Palace.
 
 
The Golden Chariot - Bangalore to Bangalore Tour(7 Nights / 8 Days)
Bangalore - Mysore - Kabini - Hassan - Hospet - Gadag - Goa - Bangalore
 
The Golden Chariot Train Tour starts on every Monday of the week from Bangalore and ends in Bangalore on every Monday morning respectively.
 
Tour Itinerary:
 
Day 1 - Bangalore (Monday)
12:30 : Arrival at Blue Ginger Taj Westend
13:00 : Check-in formalities
13:30 : Lunch at Blue Ginger
14:30 : Departure for sight seeing to Vidhana Soudha, Lal Bagh St.Mark’s Cathedral with             some spare time for shopping at MG Road
18:00 : Leave for Yeshwantpur Railway Station by coach
19:30 : Welcome with garland and Tikka at The Golden Chariot
19:30 : Bar opens
19:30 - 22:00 : dinner
 
Day 2 - Mysore (Tuesday)
07:30 : Breakfast on Board
09:15 : Assemble at the Station
09:30 : Departure for sight seeing to Srirangapatna and Daria Daulat Fort by coach
14:00 : Lunch at Regaalis
15:30 : Sight seeing of Chamundi Hills by coach
16:30 : Sight seeing of Mysore Palace by coach
18:00–19:30 : Tea and Trip to Rangayana Kala Mandir for Cultural Show by coach
20:15 : Bar opens
20:15-22:00 : Dinner
Day 3 - Kabini (Wednesday)
07:30 : Breakfast on Board
09:15 : Assemble at the Station
09:30 : Departure for sight seeing to Kabini by coach
11:30 : Tea / Coffee
12:00 : Boat ride
13:00 : Lunch at Kabini
14:30 : Wildlife movie
15:00 : Peaceful walk with nature
16:30 : Jungle safari in jeeps
18:30 : Back to the resort
19:00 : Departure to board the The Golden Chariot for dinner by coach
21:00 : Bar opens
21:00-22:00 : Dinner
Day 4 - Hassan (Thursday)
06:40 : Leave for Hassan
07:30 : Breakfast on board
08:45 : Arrival at Hassan and drive to Halebid by coach
09:30 : Arrival at Halebid for temple visit
11:00 : Drive to Belur
11:45 : Sightseeing of Belur
12:45 : Drive to The Golden Chariot for lunch on board
13:30 : Lunch on board
15:00 : Departure for Shravanabelagola
18:45 : Drive to The Golden Chariot
19:30 : Bar opens
19:30-22:00 : Dinner
20:00 : Train departs for Hospet (overnight journey)
Day 5 - Hospet (Friday)
06:00 : Arrival at Hospet
07:30 : Breakfast on board
09:00 : Departure for Hampi by coach
09:45 : Arrival at Hampi – Sightseeing Mustard Seed Ganesha, Virupaksha temple,              Krishna Bazar, Linga, Queens Bath and the fort.
12:00 : Drive to The Golden Chariot for lunch
13:15 : Lunch on board
14:45 : Drive by coach to Hampi again – Sightseeing of Hazama temple, Lotus fort and              elephant stable
16:15 : Tea / coffee break at KSTDC guest house
16:45 : Drive to Vittala temple complex
17:15 : Cultural show at the temple complex
18:30 : Tea / coffee
19:15 : Sound and light show inside the temple complex
20:00 : Drive to The Golden Chariot for dinner
20:45 : Bar opens
20:45-22:00 : Dinner
 
Day 6 - Gadag (Saturday)
06:00 : Train departs for Gadag
07:30 : Breakfast on board
08:00 : Arrival at Gadag
08:45 : Drive by coach to Hotel Badami Court for tea / coffee
11:15 : Drive to Aihole
11:30 : Arrival at Aihole for sight seeing
12:30 : Drive by coach to Pattadakal
13:00 : Arrival at Pattadakal for sight seeing
14:00 : Drive to Hotel Badami Court for lunch
15:30 : Drive to Badami Caves
17:15 : Drive to Hotel Badami Court for tea / coffee
17:30 : Arrival at Hotel Badami Court
18:15 : Depart to The Golden Chariot
20:00 : Train departs for Goa
20:45 : Bar opens
20:45-22:00 : Dinner
 
Day 7 - Goa (Sunday)
04:30 : Arrival at Vasco Railway Station
07:30 : Breakfast on board
09:00 : Drive to Candolim beach by coach at The Taj Holiday Village
10:45-12:30 : Arrival at the beach, sun bathe and relax on the beach
12:30 : Lunch at Caravela – Taj Holiday Village
15:45 : Sight seeing of Old Goa churches and Museum
17:30 : Drive to Solas De Colacos
18:00 : Visit an old Portuguese house and have tea / coffee break
19:00 : Drive back by coach through Miramar beach and Panjim City
20:00 : Reach the station to board The Golden Chariot and depart for Bangalore
20:00 : Bar opens
20:00-22:00 : Dinner
 
Day 8 - Bangalore (Monday)
07:30 : Breakfast on board
12:00 : Arrival at Bangalore
The Golden Chariot: Tour Tarif
Season 2008 - 2009
 
April 2008 to August 2008
Occupancy Type Per person per night
(In INR)
Total for 7 nights
(per person in INR)
Single occupancy INR 15800 INR 110600
Double occupancy INR 11800 INR 82600
Triple occupancy INR 9600 INR 67200
September 2008 to March 2009
Occupancy Type Per person per night
(In INR)
Total for 7 nights
(per person in INR
Single occupancy INR 19400 INR 135800
Double occupancy INR 14000 INR 98000
Triple occupancy INR 11400 INR 79800
 
(Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years)
10% Surcharge shall be levied on departures during Christmas / New Year.
Service Tax @ 3.09% shall be levied on the prevalent tariff of The Golden Chariot as per Govt. of India norms.
Above Tariff is Subject to change without notice.
 
The Tariff includes:
Tariff is inclusive of accommodation on board The Golden Chariot/ travel/all meals / Conducted Sight-seeing Tours/ Entrance fees at Monuments / Parks / Palaces and Cultural Programmes.
 
The Tariff does not includes:
Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, video camera fees, SPA Car, Business Car Facilities, liquor and other items of personal nature.
 
Reservation Policy:
In case of FITs:
• 20% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
• Remaining 80% of ticket value 30 days prior to departure.
 
In case of Group:
• 50% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
• Remaining 50% of ticket value 45 days prior to departure.
 
Cancellation Policy
In case of FITs:
• 5% of the ticket value if cancellation is made until 60 days prior to departure.
• 20% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 30-59 days prior to departure.
• 50% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 15-29 days prior to departure.
• 100% of the ticket value if the cancellation is made 14 days prior to departure.
 
In case of Group:
• 10% of the ticket value if cancellation is made until 60 days prior to departure.
• 25% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 30-59 days prior to departure.
• 75% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 15-29 days prior to departure.
• 100% of the ticket value if the cancellation is made 14 days prior to departure.
 
No show/ En route termination of tour/amendment:
No Show - In case of No Show / Non-arrival of the guest, no refund or adjustment in future travel will bepossible. The whole amount shall be treated as forfeited.
En route termination of tour - In case of termination of tour by the guest, for any reasons, no refund or adjustment for future travel will be possible. The amount for unused portion of the tour shall be treated as forfeited.
Amendment - Is only possible under the circumstances like Natural Disaster / Natural Calamity or Serious Health Problem's (this needs to be supported by doctor's certificate) and is subject to availability. No refunds are possible and every case will be decided on merits on a case to case basis.